Practice question
A prosecutor applies the current DOJ-NPS evidentiary standard to decide whether a covered case should be filed in court. A complainant argues that any accusation must automatically result in an information. Which is correct?
- Every accusation is conclusive proof
- The prosecutor must ignore evidentiary sufficiency
- The prosecutor must assess whether the prescribed evidentiary standard is met before indictment
- The complainant can enter a conviction personally
- The court's trial is already complete upon filing the complaint
Legal references
- Meking v. Remulla, G.R. No. 280455, November 11, 2025, main decision; A.M. No. 24-02-09-SC, May 28, 2024.
- Reviewed primary authority, Main decision, DOJ quantum and executive function: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
- Reviewed primary authority, Court resolution, nature and authority: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/69517
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